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20 Cents, Sierra Leone, 1791

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 20 cent coin
Sierra Leone, 1791
Obverse Image: Crouching lion.
Obverse Text: SIERRA LEONE COMPANY / AFRICA
Reverse Image: Clasped hands.
Reverse Text: TWENTY CENT PIECE / 1791 / 20
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1791
Credit Line
Paul A. Straub
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: .13 cm x 2.45 cm; 1/16 in x 31/32 in
Object Name
coin
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